MSt in Construction Engineering at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) is a two-year part-time Cambridge leadership programme for construction professionals, hosted by the Laing O'Rourke Centre in partnership with Cambridge Judge Business School. It is delivered through seven residential weeks in Cambridge plus work between weeks.

Faculty: Department of Engineering | Department: Cambridge Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Seven residential weeks (four in year one, three in year two) with themes including a Built Environment module, Design for Value and Research and Innovation. Year one is assessed by a 5,000-word case study and two essays of about 3,000 words; year two by a 15,000-word dissertation and presentation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree from a UK institution or overseas equivalent in a relevant discipline and a high standard of academic writing; significant experience in the construction industry. Applicants without a 2:1 who are invited to interview submit a research proposal. CV, employer letter of support, transcripts, degree certificate, reasons for applying, statement of interest and two referees. Video interviews. IELTS Academic 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component); TOEFL iBT 110 (25 in each component) taken on or before 21 Jan 2026; C1 Advanced grade A; C2 Proficiency grade A, B or C. 2027 entry: gathered fields by 31 Dec 2026 and 28 Apr 2027.

GBP 15,525 a year (2027 cohort). Year one University and college fees £15,525 and the same for year two (£31,050 in total); same for Home/EU and overseas. Queens' College membership included. Accommodation (about £2,450) and £85 application fee extra. Source

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,525 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 15,525 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegstceg/apply

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